thừng
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Definition
Noun: - Rope: A thick, strong cord, typically made by twisting or braiding strands of natural fibers (like hemp, jute, or coir) or synthetic materials. It is used for tying, pulling, or securing objects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Người leo núi buộc thừng vào người. (The climber tied the rope around his body.)
- Họ dùng thừng để kéo chiếc thuyền vào bờ. (They used a rope to pull the boat to shore.)
- Sợi thừng này rất chắc. (This rope is very strong.)
Advanced Usage
- "thừng gân" (tendinous cord / chordae tendineae): A specific anatomical term.
- Thừng gân là cấu trúc quan trọng trong tim. (The chordae tendineae are important structures in the heart.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dây thừng: A common compound noun meaning "rope". (Note: This is a compound, not the target word alone).
- Sợi thừng: Another compound, emphasizing a single strand or piece of rope.
Synonyms
- Dây chão: (Nautical) rope, cable.
- Dây: cord, string (generally thinner and weaker than "thừng").
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "Con trâu chẳng tiếc lại tiếc dây thừng": (Proverb) Literally "Not regretting the buffalo but regretting the rope"; meaning being penny-wise and pound-foolish, or valuing a minor thing (the rope) over a major asset (the buffalo).